Dried Buddha’s Hand Flower Fo Shou Hua 500g Sifted Citrus Blossom for Herbal Tea

Dried Buddha's Hand Flower, known in TCM as Fo Shou Hua (佛手花), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis. These naturally sun-dried blossoms are sifted and selected, offered as a food-grade raw botanical. In TCM theory the flower is considered gently aromatic and lightly acrid-bitter, traditionally associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi. Commonly simmered as a light infusion or blended with other floral herbs for daily enjoyment.

Key Selling Points

• Sifted new-crop dried Buddha's Hand Flower buds in a generous 500g pack
• Botanical source Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, the fingered citron plant
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing beyond traditional drying
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and ease constrained liver qi
• Versatile floral herb for solo infusions or blending with rose and chrysanthemum

Quality & Sensory

The dried blossoms typically appear pale yellowish-white to light tan with delicate, slightly curled petals. They carry a mild citrus-floral aroma and yield a light, gently fragrant infusion with a soft, faintly bitter finish when steeped.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral tea
• Blend with rose buds or chrysanthemum for a mixed flower infusion
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness beverages

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Fo Shou Hua is valued for its gentle aromatic quality and is traditionally associated with soothing the liver, regulating qi, and harmonizing the stomach. It is often prepared as a simple infusion or combined with other qi-regulating flowers such as rose and tangerine peel. Floral teas featuring this blossom are especially popular in spring and during times of emotional stress.

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